LARRY BURKETT
Personal |
Includes Family
Budget Models
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Compiled from material originally published by Christian Financial Concepts, Inc. Released by Moody Publishers in booklet format in 1991.
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Contents
LARRY BURKETT was a well-known authority on business and personal finance, and wrote more than seventy books, including nonfiction best-sellers like The Family Financial Workbook, Debt-Free Living, and The World’s Easiest Guide to Finances. His four radio programs were carried on more than 2,000 radio outlets worldwide. Larry founded Christian Financial Concepts in 1976, a ministry dedicated to teaching biblical principles of handling money. CFC merged with Crown Ministries in September 2000 to form Crown Financial Ministries, with Larry as chairman of the board of directors. Larry is survived by his wife, Judy, and their four grown children: Allen, Kimberly, Danny, and Todd and nine granchildren.
It is important for a Christian to be able to recognize financial bondage, but it is equally important to know how to achieve freedom. Financial freedom manifests itself in every aspect of the Christian’s life—relief from worry and tension about overdue bills, a clear conscience before God and others, and the absolute assurance that God is in control of his or her finances.
That is not to say that a Christian’s finances will be totally void of difficulties. Often God allows consequences of earlier actions to reinforce a lesson. But no matter what the circumstances, God promises peace.
When God manages our finances, we have nothing to worry about. He is the master of the universe. It is His wisdom that we seek. Human beings are subject to making mistakes at any moment. But as soon as we admit our errors and let God take control again, we are back under His guidance.
Once a Christian truly experiences financial freedom, he or she will never desire to move outside of God’s will. Perfect peace is what is promised, and perfect peace is what ...
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About Personal Finances: Burkett Financial Booklets"Do I really need a budget? How can I get out of debt? Should I give my kids an allowance? Should Christians lend money and charge interest?" These questions and many others were often asked of respected Christian financial counselor Larry Burkett. To answer them in a direct and brief way and help you discover the way to financial wisdom, Larry wrote Personal Finances. To build a sturdy house, a builder needs a blueprint. To find his way, a traveler needs a map. And to manage your finances correctly, you need a budget. Without a plan, the house will collapse, the traveler will get lost, and your finances will eventually fail. Get on board with the basics of wise financial planning. From the youngest member of your family to the oldest, budgeting should accompany income. Learn how to create a budget and what it takes to stick with it in Personal Finances. |
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